You may have heard the term before or possibly confused them with regular building inspections, but dilapidation reports vary from those pre-purchase inspections you hear so much about. So what are dilapidation reports? What details does it include and when exactly should you get one? Think of it like a before and after Dilapidation reports […]
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So you may have seen it on a building report, or heard about it in property buying horror stories, but what exactly is rising dampness? Here, we’ll tell you what it is, what to look for and the consequences rising dampness can have on a property. The definition Rising dampness – sometimes referred to as
A building inspection is a detailed report on the current condition of a property containing independent advice to help you confidently make an informed decision, based on your findings. It lets you know upfront what sort of maintenance and repairs a property needs and what its minor or major flaws are.
If you’re looking to cut corners as you buy or sell a home, make sure you continue to prioritise a building inspection. Why? Because a house is almost certainly your biggest investment, and the structural integrity of a property is absolutely fundamental to keeping your asset and your family safe.
Among the top five issues with properties identified by professional building inspectors are structural defects, roof damage, and drainage, plumbing and ventilation problems. With that in mind, you might think you are well enough equipped to keep a keen eye out for those potential flaws as you prepare to sign a contract on your new
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